First of all , the vibe check
Imagine a dark, misty night. You’re holding a lantern that’s glowing just enough to keep the shadows at bay. Somewhere ahead, a woman in flowing robes is making a deal with someone… for their soul. Yeah, welcome to Carrying a Lantern in Daylight (白日提灯) by Li Qing Ran.
The Story (no spoilers… kinda)
He Si Mu is the Ghost Master. People fear her. Ghosts respect her. She gives humans a choice: one wish, one soul.
Enter Duan Xu, a general who is far too handsome to be trusted. Through a twist of fate (and some supernatural binding), they’re stuck with each other. Cue snark, tension, and slow burn feelings that sneak up on you like a ghost in silk slippers.
Our Queen He Si Mu is a Powerful, smart, not afraid to get her robes dirty. The romance? doesn’t rush. The Emotional plot ? a shuriken to the heart. I smiled, I gasped, I ugly cried.
About the Novel
- Chapters: 107 (Completed)
- Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Supernatural
- Author: Li Qing Ran
Bonus: Drama Incoming!
If you’re the type who reads a novel just to watch the adaptation later, you’re in luck. The drama version, Love Beyond the Grave (Mu Xu Ci), is coming , starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Chen Feiyu. My popcorn is ready.
This is not your fluffy, laugh a minute romance. This is moody, atmospheric, bittersweet goodness. It’s the kind of story you finish at 2 a.m. and then just stare at the wall.
If you’re in the mood for a heroine who owns her power and a love story that’s as haunting
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